Articles filed under Decor
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Contemporary, traditional looks coexistJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - “Mix and match” is the trend in furnishings today as homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look. And after years of everyone choosing the dark espresso finishes, ligh...
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Summertime, and selling a home isn't easyJul 06, 2013 1:00 am - Jenn Carr Elmas and her husband, Ish Elmas, listed their Colonial-style home in Vienna, Va., recently and they're interested in selling it fast. But now it's summer, and...
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Potty chair will attract some collectors, repel othersJun 29, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I have owned this “potty” chair since 1970. It has been refinished once to my knowledge. I can find no marking on it, but it came from the old Bridgewater State Hospi...
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Fast summer mantel makeoversJun 28, 2013 10:51 am - Celebrate the season by giving your mantel a 15-minute summer makeover. Your mantel display is the eye-catching focal point of the room, so trick it up for the season. B...
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This season’s hot color is stylish and safe for years to comeJun 23, 2013 1:00 am - The title “Fifty Shades of Grey” may have been one of the most talked-about books in recent memory, but it also describes the latest trend to hit home decor. According t...
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Area rugs define spaces in a large roomJun 21, 2013 2:17 pm - I love all the hardwood floors in my historic home. But without area rugs to break up the great expanses of wood, the rooms would feel cold and empty. It also would give...
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Heads up: The bust is making a comebackJun 21, 2013 2:14 pm - HIGH POINT, N.C. — No matter where your gaze traveled at the recent High Point Furniture Market, it landed on a bust. Not the kind that comes in cup sizes, but the portr...
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Decorating with art is itself an art formJun 17, 2013 9:44 am - Beautiful artwork injects visual impact and brings excitement into a room. But “designing with art” is itself an art form, and if you’re not careful, things can get mess...
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Is this bust of Louis Pasteur worth much?Jun 16, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I inherited this bust of Louis Pasteur from my dad, who was a doctor. I remember him bringing it home in the late 1950s. The bust is signed by Doris Appel. There is a...
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Easy, breezy summer decor to lift your moodJun 14, 2013 5:00 am - To embrace the blissful, mellow season of summer, I sweep through my home, gathering up winter’s rich, intricate layers and replacing them with light and breezy accents ...